Villa Midgård was designed by Stockholm-based studio DAPstockholm… and is a three-level modern residence located in Stockholm, Sweden. The client’s brief required a home with a maintenance‐free facade, tall rooms and openness towards the surrounding natural landscape. The result is a building with no less than seven facades. Here is a description from the architects:”Cutouts in the mountain give space for

At the London Design Festival in September 2011, award-winning British designer Lee Broom launched his fifth collection. His dramatic debut upholstery collection is called ‘Salon…’ and is inspired by the curvaceous lines of 1930s upholstery. The new collection features soft silhouettes contrasted and accentuated with modern stud detailing for a hint of fashion fetishism. Whilst studding is traditionally

This colorful apartment in Madrid, Spain, inspires peaceful living and an overall feeling of playfulness. The crib found on Micasa… was especially designed for a young couple with a child, who moved to New York in order to build their careers. The couple only uses this place as a refuge, when they return to Spain. And what a relaxing environment

Architectural studio Za Bor Architects… have completed House 02, a modern 2,906 square foot (270 square meters) residence located near Moscow. Built on a steep hillside, the project has an intriguing appearance and features ingenious architecture ideas. The lower level is partially integrated in the hill and accommodates the bedrooms and bathrooms. It can be accessed from inside, via the

We received some photos and information from landscape architect Ben Morris about an impressive holiday home, which we would like to share forward. Casa Big Sur… is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece nestled in the lush tropical rain-forest, located in Dominical and the Southern Zone of Costa Rica where the lush verdant mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. This 6,500 square foot Balinese-style

Made in England from glazed earthenware and featuring silk lamp shades from a Parisian Atelier, this animal-inspired collection of table lamps by Atelier Abigail Ahern… is sure to put a smile on your face. These bohemian lamps are ever so slightly kitsch but still exude glamour in a fun and youthful way that combines the quirky with the classic. The

BmasC Architects… have designed the Huete House, a single family residence in Muñopepe, Spain. By “domesticating the last stones of the hillside”, the architects managed to build a massive home on the border between the Avila mountains in Munopepe and the nearby village.The residence consists of a series of “boxes” opening up towards the village through glass facades. Here is

This sleek and elegant furniture is the work of Dutch designers Jules Ponsioen and Jeremy Nagel. By combining art and design the talented duo create a balanced combination of simplicity and functionality. Rather than following trends, Jules & Jeremy… focus on designing furniture that has a timeless look and feel. Playing with contrast and structure, the designers create pieces that

Freshome readers, it is time to draw the line and reminisce about good times this year. On Freshome, great moments are reflected by absorbing projects, which is why we decided to make a list with our top 20 posts this year, according to your Facebook shares. Have fun going through the photos and remembering the best works that provided inspiration…

Kay House is a modern 3,895 square foot residence designed by studio Maria Gigney Architects… and located in Tasmania, Australia. The project consisted of a remodel of an existing brick cottage located on the banks of Hobart’s Derwent Rive. The architects also designed an extension for the main house. Showcasing an optimum indoor-outdoor connection, the residence features floor to ceiling

British design studio Deadgood recently expanded its portolio of products with the Parq Life collection of furniture created by award-winning British designer Lee Broom…. By combining the traditional herringbone pattern of parquetry flooring with contemporary curves in furniture, Broom transforms this time-old technique into a splendid modern-day collection that includes a sideboard, coffee table, lamp and side table. A

The Bay House project was designed by Leroy Street Studio… and is an imposing 5,570 square foot contemporary home situated in a flood plain in Long Island, New York, USA. Here are some words from the architects concerning site challenges: “The site, on a barrier island, sits in a long line of properties that have eliminated sensitive tidal wetlands and

Philip Watts Design is an award-winning creative design and build team based in Nottingham, UK. Founded in 1993, the company has successfully designed over 500 products, worked on over 100 interior projects, and completed 150 unique bespoke installations… world wide. The extensive collection of products produced by Philip Watts Design includes all aspects of creative architectural ironmongery, lighting,

Casa Cardenas was designed by Parque Humano… and is located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The residence consists of two levels: the upper floor accommodates the living area and the kitchen, while the ground level hosts the bedrooms. Here is more from the architects: “For the concept of this project we have taken advantage of the triangular character of the

We were intrigued by the work of Brazilian artist Henrique Oliveira…, whose original installations bring disruptions to gallery walls and probably to visitors’ minds. Oliviera uses tree trunks that are splitting and dying (worn by time and weather), in order to draw attention on the unseen forces that contribute to the decay of city life. The materials are collected